Would that he could

Negi leaned in anxiously, tongue out, when...

Takahata: Satsuki-chan? Could i have a word with you, please?

Satsuki: In a minute, Takahata-sensei!

Takahata: It can't wait.

Satsuki sighed and got dressed again. She winked at Negi before going to see Takahata.

Satsuki: Maybe next time.

Negi let out the breath he'd been holding and leaned back on the table behind him.

?: So how'd it go, Negi-bozu?

Negi: YAAAH!! Ch-Chao! Don't sneak up on people like that!

Chao: Not my fault you're so absent-minded. Anyway, how'd things go with Satsuki?

Negi: um, i'm pretty sure she wouldn't want me to tell you...

Chao: That good, huh? Good news for me!

Negi: Hm?

Chao: Let's just say it would be in my best interest if you and Satsuki got close. Ya follow?

Negi: No.

Chao: Typical. Alright i'll spell it out for ya. Remember after our little 'disagreement' during MahoraFest?

Negi: The one that almost got all mages exposed to the world and Mahora in ruins?

Chao: That's the one. Well, anyway i gave you a book, remember? It had my family tree in it. You didn't peek, did you?

Negi: Of course not!

Chao: Good. Or not, because i'm gonna give you a huge spoiler right now.

Negi: What?! Chao, no!

Chao: You might as well listen. I know you wanna know who you marry. Or more relevantly, who my great-grandmother is. Don't ya?

Negi: ....

Chao: Well, i'm about to tell ya either way, so get ready!